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Homemade Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • Dough:
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of eggnog
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons of Active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 4 tablespoons of melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp of vanilla
  • 2 3/4 cups of flour
  • Filling:
  • 1/2 cup of softened butter
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 3 tablespoons of cinnamon
  • Glaze:
  • 2 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup of eggnog
  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter

Instructions
 

  • To make the dough, heat the milk and eggnog just until it feels warm (about 100 degrees)
  • Sprinkle the yeast on top and leave it to sit for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk in the egg, butter and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, use a stand mixer, with a whisk attachment, to mix the flour and sugar. Run on low for 3 minutes.
  • Switch to the dough hook attachment then add the wet ingredient mixture in the center and mix on low speed until the dough comes together.
  • Increase to medium and knead until the dough sticks to the hook (6-8 minutes). Then shape the dough into a ball.
  • Clean mixer bowl and lightly grease with butter.
  • Return the dough to the bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and allow to rise until doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).
  • Flour your work surface, and roll the dough into roughly 12x15" rectangle.
  • With the longer side facing you, spread softened butter (for the filling) over the the surface, except for 1/2" of the edge opposite you.
  • Mix together your sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle mixture evenly over buttered area.
  • Roll the dough towards the un-buttered edge, trying not to leave gaps.
  • Gently rub a small amount of water along the un-buttered edge and continue rolling to seal up the roll. Then cut it into 12 even pieces.
  • Line a 9x13" pan with parchment paper and place the cinnamon rolls in the pan, leaving a little space between each. You can use multiple smaller pans if desired. Cover with a towel and allow to rise for about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and bake until golden brown (20-30 minutes).
  • Cool for 15 minutes.
  • To make the glaze, combine powdered sugar, melted butter and eggnog and whisk until well blended.
  • Transfer the glaze to piping bag and drizzle over rolls.